with the deputy director. However, the manufacturer saw where K. was looking, knocked on his briefcase and without opening it said, “You'll be wanting to hear how things turned out.

I've already got the contract in my pocket, almost. He's a charming man, your deputy director - he's got his dangers, though.” He laughed as he shook K.'s hand and wanted to make him laugh with him. But to K., it once more seemed suspicious that the manufacturer did not want to show him the papers and saw nothing about his comments to laugh at. “Chief clerk,” said the manufacturer, “I expect the weather's been affecting your mood, has it? You're looking so worried today.” “Yes,” said K., raising his hand and holding the temple of his head, “headaches, worries in the family.